I’m a teacher. But there are days, like today, when I wonder why. The results of an English quiz taken by my fifth-graders were depressing. Despite my best efforts, the world of pronouns remains a mystery to them. How I wish there were a way to make the study of our language as exciting as a computer game, so the glazed (目光呆滞) looks would not appear in their eyes at the mention of the word “grammar.” I remember my husband’s words: “Why don’t you quit? You’d probably make more money by doing something else, and you wouldn’t have papers to grade every night.”
Tonight I have a stack of papers to grade, which I promised my students I would return tomorrow. But a friend, whom I haven’t seen in a year, is visiting from Belgium, and I told her I would keep this evening free.
Sitting in traffic behind a distant stoplight, it’s hard not to replay the day. A voice reports the body of a local youngster, missing for weeks, has been identified.
This missing child has had a deep effect on my students. They wondered, “If it happened to her, could it happen to me?”
My children had found the answer themselves. They got out their pencils, markers and made cards. Cards were written with words of compassion and love for a mother and father they didn’t know. Cards were filled with red hearts, golden crosses, flowers and angels. Their cards, intended to comfort others, comforted the children themselves by leading them past the anxiety, back into the world of security (安全) that should be theirs.
And then I remember why I’m still teaching. It’s the children. They’re more important than a lifetime filled with quiet evenings and more valuable than a pocket filled with money. My classroom, a child-filled world of discovery, of kindness and of caring is the real world.
It’s time to call my friend. I have promises to keep. She’ll understand. After all, she’s a teacher.
【小题1】The writer wonders why she is a teacher because _____.

I’m a teacher. But there are days, like today, when I wonder why. The results of an English quiz taken by my fifth-graders were depressing. Despite my best efforts, the world of pronouns remains a mystery to them. How I wish there were a way to make the study of our language as exciting as a computer game, so the glazed (目光呆滞) looks would not appear in their eyes at the mention of the word “grammar.” I remember my husband’s words: “Why don’t you quit? You’d probably make more money by doing something else, and you wouldn’t have papers to grade every night.”

Tonight I have a stack of papers to grade, which I promised my students I would return tomorrow. But a friend, whom I haven’t seen in a year, is visiting from Belgium, and I told her I would keep this evening free.

Sitting in traffic behind a distant stoplight, it’s hard not to replay the day. A voice reports the body of a local youngster, missing for weeks, has been identified.

This missing child has had a deep effect on my students. They wondered, “If it happened to her, could it happen to me?”

My children had found the answer themselves. They got out their pencils, markers and made cards. Cards were written with words of compassion and love for a mother and father they didn’t know. Cards were filled with red hearts, golden crosses, flowers and angels. Their cards, intended to comfort others, comforted the children themselves by leading them past the anxiety, back into the world of security (安全) that should be theirs.

And then I remember why I’m still teaching. It’s the children. They’re more important than a lifetime filled with quiet evenings and more valuable than a pocket filled with money. My classroom, a child-filled world of discovery, of kindness and of caring is the real world.

It’s time to call my friend. I have promises to keep. She’ll understand. After all, she’s a teacher.

1.The writer wonders why she is a teacher because _____.

A. her students often play games in class

B. teaching is not a well-paid job

C. her students feel bored with grammar

D. she feels frustrated at teaching

2. The students’ attitude to the missing child’s parents might be that of _____.

A. doubt    B. unconcern    C. sympathy     D. tolerance

3.What is the most important according to the writer?

A. A pocket filled with money.

B. The kind and caring children.

C. A lifetime filled with quiet evenings.

D. The freedom to control her own time.

4.What promise will the writer keep?

A. To grade papers that night.  B. To help a student with homework.

C. To accept her husband’s advice. D. To meet her old friend.

A．OPPORTUNITIES

More than 20,000 volunteers of all ages to support the 8,400 athletes that are participating in our year-round sports training and competition programs. To keep their dream alive, your help is needed. Here are some of the tips which you and/or your group need, just read the application guides or call at Beijing Olympics Volunteer hotline +86-10-12308  Olympic Jobs - Beijing 2008.

B．SPORTS

Become a Special Olympics Coach in your favorite sport. Help get quality athletic uniforms and equipment for athletes. Set up Training Schools for volunteers in China. Duties include timers, scorekeepers, officials, announcers, award presenters.

C．SCHOOLS

Athletes form teams that compete in a variety of sports. Adopt the Olympics Sports Skill Programs as part of your adaptive physical education and after school program.Organize a student fund-raiser to collect money for 2008 Beijing Olympics teams.

D．FUNDRAISING

Encourage your business or place of work to make money or in-kind contribution to the Olympics. Organize a special event to raise money for the Olympics programs. Remember Olympics in your mind, or as a long-range planned gift.

E. ADMINISTRATIVE

Put your typing, filing, telephone, and computer skills to work as a volunteer in an Olympics office. Assist with large mailings, distribute fliers, and posters for our events.

F. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Work in a Media Center for state competitions and special events. Volunteer your time to help out in the state’s public relations department. Collecting photographs and press clippings, preparing press kits, etc. (no previous experience required). Write athlete feature articles on athletes, families, coaches and the Olympics.

现在，请阅读下面志愿者网上发来的个人信息，了解他们的意愿及特长，然后进行信息匹配。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

1．                                             Ave 6 1002  Perth, Australia January 1, 2007

Hi, sir,

I was born in Beijing, currently living in Perth, Australia and I’d like to sign up as a volunteer for Beijing Olympics. I’m willing to set up schools to train volunteers in China mainly to learn some English and skills to be timers, award presenters, so please consider me as one of your needed volunteers! Many thanks!

Harry

2．                                           6 Villa Maurice, 9320 Antony, France

May 2, 2007

Dear sir or madam,

I would like to take part in the volunteer program for the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, because it’s my dream to become a part of this great world event—Olympic Games, and I am very good at sports, but I’m old, can I still apply and how can I apply for it?

Sincerely,

Jesse                                              

3．                                                    Marlborough 27, MA, USA

April 20, 2007

Hello sir or madam,

I will be a Johnson & Wales Graduate. Though I am not very experienced, yet I would be very interested in volunteering myself for the summer Olympics. I would like a job as a news reporter, and if you would get back to me, I would gratefully thank you.

Collins

4.                                      Postbox 296  Oxford University, England

August 8, 2007

Hello, gentlemen,

I am interested in a volunteer at Beijing Olympics. I was a basketball coach, working at Oxford University. I am eager to take on challenge to help athletes know how to form teams to compete. Also I will set up an organization to raise money for the Games. Please consider me.
    Jack

5．                                             1889 Baxter Road , Loveland Ohio

March 4, 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,

So excited about the Beijing Olympics, and it’s great to see so many people interested in volunteering. I would also like to be a part of this event! I am a secretary in a sports center in USA．I am good at computers and I can help with mails, posters and so on.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!

         Tony